West Brom were two goals in arrears by then with Allen playing a key role in Stoke’s second. West Brom halved the lead in a damningly straightforward manner. Stoke spent much of the second half on the back foot but regained a measure of defensive fortitude. West Brom were not especially sharp opponents but Shawcross and Kurt Zouma did well to repel several dangerous set-pieces and Butland made a fine save from Jay Rodriguez. Edwards produced a last-gasp tackle to prevent Rodriguez from plundering an equaliser in stoppage time but Sobhi scored on the break to ensure the home fans, and Hughes, left with festive cheer, unlike West Brom.

Source: The Guardian December 23, 2017 17:07 UTC